Barenaked Ladies to bring rock to Breslin

A little bit of Canada will invade Breslin Center on Feb. 12, as the Barenaked Ladies brings its quirky show back to MSU.BNL is on tour promoting its "Everything to Everyone" album, which hit stores earlier this semester and featured the single "Another Postcard." The group is also coming off its small-venue "Peep Show" tour.Tickets go on sale at the Breslin Center Ticket office at 10 a.m Friday.

Center offers free child care before exams

Studying for final exams might be a little easier for MSU students with children, thanks to free childcare services being offered this week.The Spartan Child Development Center, in conjunction with MSU's office of Child and Family Care Resources, is offering the service for student parents looking for a more quiet, focused studying experience.

MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' grad student discovers largest prime number

Chemical engineering graduate student Michael Shafer is living his 15 minutes of fame.His name entered the record books on Nov.

Futuristic fuel

It's time for everyone to go green - and for once, we're not talking about Spartan spirit.

Comedic play pokes fun at anti-Christmas

The anti-Spirit of Christmas can be such a pain - buying gifts, pretending to be cheerful for a whole month, gaining five pounds from all the food you eat and, if you happen to be a freshman, going home to your parents' place for four long, boring weeks.

Don't limit women's ability to choose

I would like to respond to the many anti-abortion agitators out there. First off, if you're against abortion, don't have one.

Same toys, new generation

The toys of your childhood are back in action. You don't have to go digging through boxes, dusting off your Moondancer, My Little Pony doll or that He-Man action figure and shield to feel nostalgic - just walk into any toy store.

Tax session to plan next year's changes

Farmers hoping to get a head start on their year-end tax planning can attend a discussion on Monday.The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.

Character development helps 'Philadelphia' excel

Gabrielle Russon Special for The State News The theatrical production "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" fit perfectly into the lives of director Judith Peakes and her husband, actor John Peakes. The performance was the family's final show at downtown Lansing's BoarsHead Professional Theater before they relocated to Philadelphia.

'Holiday in the Woods' brings fun for families

This weekend at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, a gathering of holiday spirits and outdoor nature will provide families and those interested with simple and fun activities to spread holiday cheer.

Patience required

High school seniors and toddlers have one thing in common - they both are waiting for the most important part of the year.

'U' alumnus returns to E.L. to join police department

Not every graduate is in a hurry to race out of East Lansing for a sunnier state or big city. Christopher Shadduck, a 1998 MSU criminal justice graduate, is one of the newest members of the East Lansing police force and said he feels "back at home." Shadduck, a Lansing native, was sworn into the East Lansing Police Department on Nov.

'ArtAttack!' to showcase new, original works by 'U' students

If you enjoy going to plays but get restless after the first act, "ArtAttack!" might be the remedy for your problem. Today at 7 p.m., "ArtAttack!," a combination of three original one-act plays and a dance piece written and directed by MSU students, will open in the Arena Theatre.

Make placement tests for all classes

Last time I checked, Math 1825 was not a required course if you could score well on the math placement test given before you even begin classes at MSU.

State fiscal crisis is understatement

Characterizing the present state fiscal difficulty as a "crisis" is gravely understating the enormity of the problem actually confronting citizens of Michigan.

Area Catholics react to Mass. ruling

Members of the Lansing-area Catholic community are reflecting on the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision that said banning same-sex unions is unconstitutional.During Thanksgiving weekend, Massachusetts Catholic churches read a statement from the state's Catholic Conference regarding same-sex marriages.Now, as the church enters the season of Advent, a period regarded as a time of preparation, Catholic officials are educating their congregations on the issues."Marriage for us is a complementary union," said the Rev.

Libertarians might not win, but they still have good goals

With the political debates heating up and students deciding which candidate to pick, it is foolish to think that we only have one Republican and a handful of Democrats to choose from.

Professor discusses Polish Jews Friday

Jewish communities in post-Communist Poland will be discussed Friday afternoon through the Jewish Studies Program. Professor Keely Stauter-Halsted, director of Jewish Studies and professor in the Department of History, will discuss the question of "Polish Jews or Jewish Poles?" in room 113 of Linton Hall.

TV draws criticism, praise for recent gay trends

They're five gay men, out to take over the world - one straight guy at a time. "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" uses its five gay main characters and their respective talents - fashion, grooming, culture, interior design, and food and wine - to rescue style-deprived, straight men. As more producers realize the marketability of gay characters on reality television shows, cable television shows and network sitcoms, programs such as "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Will & Grace," and "Queer as Folk" are continuing to find their way into network programming. "I remember back in the early '90s when allusions to gay lifestyle were done in a very cautious way," MSU Professor Gary Hoppenstand said.

Police briefs 12/03/03